WBGH-CD (NBC) · Channel 20
Class A TV station · Binghamton, New York
WBGH-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 20, licensed to Binghamton, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 8 cities and towns within 2.6 miles.
About WBGH-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 2.6 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 0 cities and towns in our guide.
WBGH-CD shares its transmitter site with WIVT (ABC), WSKG-TV, WICZ-TV (Fox) and WBNG-TV (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is WBRE-TV in Wilkes-Barre, PA, 61 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
NBC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local NBC affiliates carry the national morning show, evening news and primetime lineup, plus Sunday Night Football and, in Olympic years, the Games.
Station facts
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 20 |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Binghamton, NY |
| Tower location | 42.06083, -75.94306 |
| Effective radiated power | 0.04 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 15569 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WBGH-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 2.9 mi | 206° SSW | Weak |
| Johnson City, NY | 3.9 mi | 168° SSE | Weak |
| Endwell, NY | 5.4 mi | 132° SE | Weak |
| Port Dickinson, NY | 5.6 mi | 206° SSW | Weak |
| Endicott, NY | 6.0 mi | 115° ESE | Weak |
| Chenango Bridge, NY | 8.4 mi | 209° SSW | Weak |
| Apalachin, NY | 11 mi | 93° E | Poor |
| Hallstead, PA | 12 mi | 304° NW | Poor |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WBGH-CD transmitter tower?
WBGH-CD broadcasts from a tower at 42.0608, -75.9431, near Binghamton, NY. It is licensed to Binghamton, New York.
What channel is WBGH-CD on?
WBGH-CD appears as virtual channel 20 (20.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does WBGH-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 2.6 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 10 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
Which way do I point my antenna for WBGH-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WBGH-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.